Cranky Rock Recreation Reserve

Cranky Rock turn off is 5km east of Warialda, off the Gwydir Highway, the 3 km sealed road will take you all the way to Cranky Rock where you will find a jumble of giant boulders heaped in the most fantastic positions by a past volcanic upheaval, features include a suspension bridge, birdlife and wildlife sanctuary and, a viewing platform. Facilities include picnic areas, a large shelter with free barbecues, public toilets and a children’s playground. There is a...

Historical Buildings

Warialda Convent 1904 Constructed here in the early 20th century, the Warialda Convent is an historic building worth visiting. The arrival of Sister Camillus, Sister Berchmans and another Sister in Warialda in 1904 to open a Convent School saw the need for a Convent residence to be built. Tenders for the construction of the Warialda Catholic Convent Building were published in the Warialda Standard on 5th January 1904. It was completed in June 1904, and...

Koorilgur Nature Reserve

The name Koorilgur is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning low scrub and bush, which is fitting as the walk weaves its way through this type of landscape in the bushland around the southern area of the town. The full walk is 3600m long with exits available providing for shorter walk options. A wide variety of different wildflowers and native grasses can be seen along the track with many already identified, some of which are quite unique to the area. Another...

Gwydir Directory

Gwydir Directory (Blue Book) The Gwydir Directory was a collaborative effort, largely borne by volunteers. Please view: Page 69, the Thank You page (PDF File size: 938Kb) which gives credit to the contributors who made the project possible. We are very gratefully to be able to bring you it online! To access the directory please visit...

Visiting Warialda

When visiting Warialda drop in to the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) and meet the friendly staff and volunteers. They will help you with accommodation, attractions and local information to make your stay an interesting and memorable one. When visiting Warialda drop in to the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) and meet the friendly staff and volunteers. They will help you with accommodation, attractions and local information to make your stay an interesting and...

About Us

Warialda ‘Place of Wild Honey’, is an attractive small town with a population of 1300, it is one of the major towns of the Gwydir Shire in north-western NSW. It is situated 602 km north of Sydney and 320 m above sea-level on a tributary creek of the Gwydir River.

Visiting Warialda

When visiting Warialda drop in to the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) and meet the friendly staff and volunteers. They will help you with accommodation, attractions and local information to make your stay an interesting and memorable one.